Spring Adult Classes at Piven Theatre Workshop

Spring Session II - April 13-May 22

On-Camera Technique: Auditioning for Film and Television

with Ryan Kitley

Practice your audition technique and learn the skills that set on-camera work apart from the theatrical auditioning process. Instructor Ryan Kitley will prepare students to audtiion for everything from one-liners to series regular to feature film auditions. Students will learn exercises to become comfortable in front of the camera and work with scenes pulled from a variety of films and shows shot in the Chicagoland area.

Wednesdays 7:30 – 9:30PM | $225 | Previous experience recommended but not required

Ensemble Building and the Art of Adaptation

with Mikalina Rabinsky

Piven Theatre Workshop has been devising new literary adaptations since our inception over forty years ago. In this class, we will give our adult students the opportunity to experience the joy and creativity of an ensemble-driven, text-based devising process. Through six weeks of group improvisation exercises and text exploration, students will adapt and perform stories together.

Thursdays 7:00-10:00PM | $225 | Open to new and returning students

Improvisation for the Stage

with Tom Herman

Based on his work with the Piven Improvisation Ensemble (PIE), instructor Tom Herman will teach students to create long form improvisation ensembles capable of going in and out of scenic improvisation, story theatre, and abstract forms of ensemble expression. Students will also have the opportunity to form their own ensembles and develop their own performance concepts under Herman’s expert guidance. This is a great opportunity to get your foot in the door of Piven’s rapidly expanding improvisation programming.

Tuesdays 7:00 – 10:00PM | $225

Piven Technique for Performance

with Joanne Underwood

Lead by senior teacher Joanne Underwood, advanced students will rehearse together for four weeks to workshop a staged performance for the Piven community as part of our “Performance Lab of Piven”. Depending on the level of participation, and the composition of those participating, this could be a series of performed scenes, staged readings, story ensembles, personal stories, or a full play. It is bound to be an exciting event for our community & students!

Tuesdays 7:00 – 10:00PM | Four weeks, April 14-May 5 |Prerequisite: Piven Technique for the Actor or by Instructor Permission